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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
the assessment and ... palsies; NCS, nerve ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... Algorithm #Evaluation #Differential
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
test. ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... Polyradiculopathy, Peripheral ... Neuropathy • ... AIDS #diagnosis #differential
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Findings Compression/injury ... Femoral Cutaneous Nerve ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... ligament (near anterior ... pathophysiology #differential
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
plateletcount), peripheral ... K), H. pylori test ... (GI symptoms/endemic ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... changes), high MCV
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... peripheral nerves ... : neuropathy - ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... retinopathy Lab Tests
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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compression of nerve ... spine L1-L5 Symptoms ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
nodules • Neuro: neuropathy ... quantify renal injury ... anti-GBM) Other tests ... or serologies + symptoms ... sparing of the lung periphery
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... /or symptoms • ... /or optic nerve ... , HIV, Hep A/B/CMV ... #differential